A new specification on construction products has been issued by the British Standards Institution (BSI), detailing a voluntary code of practice for bringing safe products to the market
Published on 28 February 2026, PAS 2000 Construction Products – Bringing Safe Products to Market – Code of Practice offers recommendations for construction product manufacturers on how they can “demonstrate that they have taken all reasonable steps to ensure that the construction products they place on the market are safe for their intended use”.
In line with the government’s newly released Construction Products Reform White Paper and its proposals to introduce a general safety requirement for construction products that are not regulated, PAS 2000:2026 takes into consideration a recommendation of the 2023 Morrell-Day report, Independent Review of the Construction Product Testing Regime, which called on government and industry to explore the “practicality of developing standards and guidance that support the general safety requirement”.
The voluntary code of practices outlines a “due diligence approach”, with a practical framework that enables industry to evidence safety and compliance and support its efforts to meet safety and accountability expectations for construction products. Designed to strengthen confidence across supply chains, the framework covers pre-market risk assessments, factory production control processes, product information and documentation, and market feedback.
While it does not replace or supersede statutory or regulatory requirements, PAS 2000:2026 is of relevance to construction product manufacturers, importers and distributors, product designers and specifiers, contractors and installers, building designers, building owners and accountable persons, regulators and conformity assessment bodies, and insurers and warranty providers.
Commenting on the release of the standard, Ian Richardson, Sector Lead at BSI, said: “This publication reflects our clear commitment to responding constructively to the findings of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry and Morrell-Day Review, and to supporting safety across the built environment.
“At a time of significant regulatory reform, PAS 2000 has been developed to support greater transparency, accountability, and due diligence across the supply chain. By setting clear expectations and good practice, manufacturers and other economic operators should be empowered to embed robust product safety governance and align with evolving regulatory requirements. We encourage organisations across the built environment sector to engage with the standard and support its adoption.”
As previously reported by the FPA, a launch event for PAS 2000:2026 will be held on 10 March 2026. It will explain the background to the development of the new code of practice, outlining its structure, content, and practical benefits, and clarify how organisations can implement the framework.
The free-to-download standard is available here.
The government consultation on the general safety requirement for construction products is also open for comment until 20 May 2026. Details of how to respond are available here.